2024-01-20 22:44:15
Racism in Italy, the scourge continues. And this time, it was Mike Maignan who was the victim. The AC Milan goalkeeper was the victim of racist chants against Udinese this Saturday evening in a match counting for the 21st day of Serie A.
The French goalkeeper stopped playing on a six-meter shot in the 33rd minute of play while his team was leading (1-0), to denounce the behavior of the local supporters, after having warned the referee. earlier in the encounter by miming monkey gestures. The man in black Fabio Maresca then decided to stop the match. The Rossoneri returned to the locker room, around their goalkeeper, while the Udinese players remained on the pitch. In particular, we saw several teammates including Rafael Leao discussing at length with Maignan, before the boss of the Blues cage returned to the pitch.
???? Udinese-AC Milan game has been suspended for 10 minutes due to racist chants from Udinese fans to Mike Maignan.
Maignan told the referee first — then he decided to leave the pitch.
French GK returned after 10 mins as game restarted.
What a shame. We’re with you, Mike ❤️✊???? pic.twitter.com/N5wHdzbf7t
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 20, 2024
The interruption of the match lasted almost five minutes. After the restart, Mike Maignan was booed copiously with each touch of the ball by the Udinese public.
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